Flintlock hunting gun with
smooth and long barrel, changing from octagonal to circular section, in caliber
14 mm. Upper face of barrel and lock plate signed by – Georg Tirlinger Prag -,
who worked from 1730 – 1771 and often used Spanish barrels. Gilded mark and
inventory number “4” on the barrel’s end plate. Silver foresight with broad
dovetail, also made of silver. Rounded lock with emphasized edges and corners
following the barrel’s direction. Very nice profiled and slightly carved with
rococo-cirrus walnut half-stock with brass mountings, wooden trigger guard with
brass stripe inlay, so-called capuchin stock. Flat profiled butt with crowned
rococo-medallion also made of brass. Ramrod with long bone end. Lower face of
butt with elegant longitudinal profiling, upper butt end with rare enforcement,
reminding of earlier wheel-lock guns, which should prevent damage when putting
the gun to the ground. Sling knob and bale. Very elegant and perfectly preserved
weapon, traditional workmanship according to the period, coming from a noble
gunroom. Total length 123,5 cm.